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This High Protein Creamy Cajun Chicken & Rice offers a perfect blend of smoky, spicy, and creamy flavors. Ideal for High Protein Cajun Chicken lovers, it makes a comforting and healthy dinner choice that everyone will enjoy.

Ingredients

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  • Cajun Seasoning Mix
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 Tsp Oregano
  • 1 Tsp Thyme
  • 1 Tsp Paprika
  • 1 Tsp Chilli Powder
  • 800 g Chicken Breast cut into halves
  • 1.5 tbsp Cajun Seasoning Mix
  • 2 Tsp Olive Oil
  • 25 g Grass Fed Butter for Cooking
  • 2 cups Uncooked long-grain rice or 4 cups cooked day-old rice
  • 1 Medium Red Onion chopped
  • 4–5 Garlic Cloves chopped
  • ½ tbsp Cajun Seasoning Mix
  • Fresh Parsley for garnish
  • 15 g Grass Fed Butter
  • ½ tbsp Cajun Seasoning Mix
  • 250 ml Milk
  • 150 g Light Cream Cheese
  • 40 g Parmesan

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken breast pieces overnight with the Cajun Seasoning Mix and olive oil ensuring each piece is well coated.
  2. Heat a pan over medium-high heat and melt the grass-fed butter. Cook the marinated chicken until it develops a crispy golden crust then let rest before slicing.
  3. In the same pan, sauté the chopped red onion and garlic cloves until fragrant. Add the remaining Cajun Seasoning Mix and toss in the day-old rice stirring to coat.
  4. Lower heat and melt butter in the pan. Add Cajun Seasoning Mix and slowly whisk in the milk. Add light cream cheese and Parmesan stirring until smooth and creamy.
  5. Layer the Cajun rice on a plate, top with sliced chicken, drizzle the creamy sauce over and garnish with fresh parsley.

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